Adjusting Level And Equalization - Yamaha MW12 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting Level and Equalization

Level Adjustment
1
The first step in adjusting levels is to set
the level controls on all instruments and
other sources appropriately.
2
Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that
the corresponding peak indicators flash
briefly on the highest peak levels (GAIN
controls are not provided on the stereo
channels—9/10 and 11/12).
3
Turn the ST switches for channels you
want to record ON.
4
Make sure that the PFL switch is off, and
that the ST/GROUP switch is set to ST.
5
Raise the master fader to the "0" position.
6
Set the channel faders to create the
desired initial balance while monitoring
via headphones or monitor speakers. The
overall headphone level is adjusted by the
C-R/PHONES control.
GAIN Control
PEAK Indicator
ST Switch
PFL Switch
Channel Fader
EQ Adjustment
The MW12 mixer's 3-band equalizers with independent
HIGH, MID, and LOW bands make it easy to shape the tone
of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix.
Use the High-pass Filter for Microphone Input
As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only
signals above a certain frequency to pass. Conversely,
signals below that "cutoff frequency" are attenuated. When
an MW12 high-pass filter is turned on, signals below 80 Hz
are attenuated. This can be useful for minimizing
low-frequency breath noise from a vocalist, as well as
handling noise, or rumble transmitted via the microphone
stand. It is generally a good idea to turn the high-pass filter
on for microphone channels.
Equalizer Tips
The best advice that can be given regarding equalization
while recording is simply to use as little equalization as
possible. If you want a little more presence you can turn
the HIGH end up a bit. Or you can boost the bass a little if
you feel the low end is lacking. During recording it's better
to use EQ sparingly for compensation only.
C-R/PHONES
Control
ST/GROUP
Switch
ST Master
Fader
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